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I recently had the honor of working with the Forking Amazing Restaurant group to produce images of their brand new desserts. When Chef Michael Bump came on board recently as the head pastry chef, he immediately set to work revamping the dessert menus for local favorites Il Desco, Ovinté, and Bistro AIX.

When Chef Kenny Gilbert invited me to shoot the food and restaurant interiors for his new Southside restaurant concept, I practically jumped out of my seat. Not only am I a huge Chef Kenny fangirl (going back to the days of Top Chef Season 7) but I'm a huge fan of his food. Chef Kenny has a background in fine dining, which explains the insane flavors and polished, yet whimsical, presentation and execution of his Southern-inspired plates.

It was a hot, yet oh so glorious evening when I set out to document another food filled adventure for NomNomJax, Jacksonville's diehard foodie club. This time, the venue was the unique 619 Ocean View, one of the only places you can enjoy oceanfront dining in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Vernon's at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra is a little-known gem of the dining scene in Northeast Florida. From the breathtaking dining room views, to the world-class service, to the thoughtfully crafted and presented dishes and cocktails, it is a foodie's (and photographer's) dream come true.

It was a hot and steamy evening this past Tuesday, but that doesn't stop the Yelp Elite crew from doing what they do best: gettin' their food and drink on. The royalty of Yelpers gathered at Sbraga & Co. in Unity Plaza for a night of food, cocktails, live entertainment, and prizes.